Anita's Photoblog
Pink Dahlia
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 9 August 2008 in Plant & Nature.
I'm growing Dahlia's for the first time this year. Unfortunately, I didn't get the names on them. :-(
Taken indoors, window light, macro lens, tripod.
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A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
Steve from Camdenton, United States
Great shot of the dahia and the bud peeking out right beside it.
9 Aug 2008 5:39am
Lionel GOUTAY from Montreuil sous bois, France
Magnifique ce dalhia. Superbe couleur.
9 Aug 2008 9:22am
@Lionel GOUTAY: Thank you for visiting. I'm glad you like this photo.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Dahlias are, or at least were a few years ago, very popular here in private gardens.
Good colours, of the flower and of the green bud.
9 Aug 2008 11:24am
@António Pires: Thanks for your supportive comment! I have not planted Dahlias in the past because we have to dig them up in the fall and replant them in the spring, due to our cold winters. I always considered that too much work. However, they are so beautiful, I decided to give them a try.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
wow - awesome job on both parts Anita - for the superb job on the picture and the superb job on the Dahlia - it looks as if the colour has been painted onto the tips of the petals!!
9 Aug 2008 11:54am
@Mandy Provan: Thanks for your encouraging comments, both on the photo and the flower. :-)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Just gorgeous, Anita! Very well done. I love the color.
9 Aug 2008 12:31pm
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Great combination of strength and delicacy. I especially like the bud and the flower in combination. Nice work.
9 Aug 2008 12:37pm
@Marie Le Corre: I'm glad you like it. Thanks for visiting!
don from spokane, United States
A gorgeous blossom. I especially like the delicate shading in the pinks and yellows. It also has the detail I always like. Very fine shot.
9 Aug 2008 5:10pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Very fine image and is further proof that 'extremes' are not required in this kind of work : Nature can speak for herself.
9 Aug 2008 7:45pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Wonderful shot - the colors are just great. Check out Marion's shot of her dailia - you both captured these flowers wonderfully.....
9 Aug 2008 11:14pm
@Chris: Thanks for the wonderful comment and for sending me to Marion's gallery.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is beautiful Anita. Such a variety in dahlias. What wonderful flowers they are. Your capture of this is wonderful. Such a soft and delicate color on this one.
10 Aug 2008 4:47am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
Gorgeous display and rich presentatation, Anita.
13 Aug 2008 1:29pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/2 second
F/32.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)